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Barry Manilow discusses his new album What a Time and its varied styles reflecting his long career.
He shares the impact of his cancer and pneumonia on touring plans and his recovery progress.
Manilow emphasizes fan support as a constant source of encouragement throughout his career and illness.
He describes the new album as a collection of songs he has loved for years, finally heard by fans.
Manilow reflects on fame’s evolution and how fans’ support has shaped his mindset.
He credits producers and engineers for modern music, while valuing melody and lyrics.
Manilow hopes his legacy is remembered for songs that people can sing along to and feel good about.
The interview covers the emotional toll of returning to live performances after illness.
Manilow discusses the emotional tone of What a Time, balancing nostalgia with contemporary sounds.
Manilow reflects on how younger artists could learn from the past emphasis on melody and lyrics.

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Manilow explains he received a flat fee of $500 for writing the State Farm jingle.
Manilow says there are no residuals for composers, unlike singers who may earn them.
The jingle has remained on TV for more than four decades.
Manilow attributed the long life of the jingle to a simple, catchy melody.
The lyric provided to Manilow was simply the State Farm slogan.
Manilow recalled enjoying the experience of writing jingles as a form of early music education.
The article notes the jingle’s continued cultural footprint.
Manilow also contributed to other jingles in the 1970s and early 1980s.
The article quotes Manilow on what he learned about melody in jingles.

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